Bilingual Medical Coordinator

Archdiocese of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Lead Medical Coordinator, the Medical Coordinator assists with the coordination and implementation of medical services provided to UAC. The Medical Coordinator uses sound medical and professional judgment and best practices to support the medical safety and well-being of UAC. The Medical Coordinator works collaboratively with Lead Medical Coordinator to ensure the medical, dental, mental health and physical needs of UAC are met in accordance with agency policy, TDFPS Minimum Standards, and ORR Policy.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of one year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in case coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care
Licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or higher health-related qualification (e.g., licensed registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor’s degree
Reliable transportation
Valid driver license
Valid vehicle insurance.
Able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children
Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases
DTaP or TDap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one TDaP dose in adulthood.
Influenza: one dose annually during flu season.
Bilingual: Fluent in English/Spanish with regards to reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the spoken language.
Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Word, Excel) and a variety of online database systems, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and terminology
Strong analytical and organization skills and abilities
Must be able to read and interpret policy, procedures and standards
Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team
Must have good written and verbal skills
Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Must be able to remain calm and composed in crisis situations

Nice To Haves

Experience in the child welfare field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform triage assessments to evaluate patient symptoms and overall needs, determining the level of urgency and coordinating the appropriate medical response or referral.
Actively participating in case staffings and meetings, and following up with recommendations
Compiling, preparing, submitting and maintaining accurate records, files, forms, statistics and additional information in accordance with agency policy, DFPS Minimum Standards and ORR Policy
Ensuring medical services are completed and documented in the UAC Portal within required timeframes and in accordance with agency DFPS Minimum Standards and ORR Policy
Completing and submitting reports within required timeframes
Providing health education and training for staff and UAC
Assisting with the maintenance of medical supply, prescription medication, and over-the-counter medication inventories
Providing oversight and monitoring of medication administration to UAC including, medication counts, label accuracy, and reporting of medication errors
Maintaining the safety and well-being of children through supervision, adherence to program policies, and appropriate interventions. This may include the use of approved crisis management techniques, such as physical containment, when necessary to protect the child or others from harm.”
Scheduling accompanying and/or providing transportation to medical appointments when needed
Ensuring medical services are provided in a manner that promotes best practices and facilitates the optimum delivery of quality trauma informed care to UAC
Completing other assigned duties in absence of the Medical Clerk or Lead Medical Care Coordinator
Actively participating in the enhancement and/or improvement of the living and working environment for residents and employees
Attending administrative staff meetings, staff retreats, and other team building activities as scheduled
Demonstrating knowledge and sensitivity of cultural norms, values and heritage
Assuming ON-CALL duties after regular business hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors’ names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Morals Policy is mandatory
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization
Attendance and successful completion of a 10- day New Employee Orientation is mandated for the position. The inability to meet this requirement will conclude employment with the Agency
Other duties as assigned by Program Director.